Graduate Major

Plant Physiology (MS, PhD)

Graduate Areas of ConcentrationRegulation of plant growth and developmentPlant metabolism related to plant productivityStructure and function of plant macromolecules and areas of whole-plant and environmental physiology

Graduate Minor

Plant Physiology

Plant physiology is a complex interdisciplinary field that requires broad training in the plant sciences and in such varied disciplines as physics, chemistry, biochemistry, genetics, and statistics. Courses relevant to plant physiology, and active research programs in plant physiology are found in many departments and in several colleges of the university. The curriculum reflects the need for breadth of training and draws upon courses from a number of departments of the university.

The core curricula for programs leading to the PhD and MS degrees in plant physiology are listed below.

Genetics/Cellular Biology

Advanced Laboratory Methods

Seminars

Two seminar presentations, including one on a different topic than the thesis.Total credits (minimal requirements)Required core courses (27-32)Seminars (2)Research, thesis and supportive electives (68-75)

Total Program=108

Plant Physiology (MS)

Plant Physiology

One course from at least two of the areas listed in the PhD curriculum.